Hyundai Genesis Coupe detailing in Houston

What we watch for

Paint and interior on the Genesis Coupe

Paint and exterior

Long hood, short deck and wide rear haunches. Many cars have aftermarket wheels, wraps or body kits, so We check what is factory before polishing. Black, white and the bright colors are common, and older paint is almost always swirled.

Interior

Cloth or leather sport seats with heavy wear on the driver's outer bolster from climbing in and out of a low car. The dash plastics scratch easily and the rear seat is mostly used for storage.

Living in Houston

Cars that see a track day at MSR Houston come back with rubber and brake dust on the rear panels and wheels. Garage-kept cars mostly need dust and swirl removal.

• Soft clear coat: it marks from a dirty towel or an automatic wash, so every wash is two-bucket with clean mitts, and polishing finishes down with a fine pad.
• Black and dark colors are common: they show swirls, water spots and pollen film first, and benefit most from a coating.
• Older plastic headlights yellow in the sun: headlight restoration is an add-on worth asking about.